Clandestine Laboratories Flashcards
Examples of clan lab indicators - exterior?
- chemical odours (sweet, bitter, or ammonia)
- exhaust fans running at odd times
- frequent visitors at odd hours
- windows blackened, curtains drawn
- unfriendly occupants
- access to property denied to landlords
Examples of clan lab indicators - interior?
- laboratory glassware
- containers with two layers of liquid in them
- used coffee filters
- hot plates
Outline initial action in relation to unplanned entry investigations:
- do not touch, handle, move, disconnect, deactivate, or operate anything
- immediately remove persons of interest
- preserve crime scene
- notify Duty inspector
- seek advice about decontamination procedures
- separate staff who entered address
- seek medical advice if have adverse effects
Symptoms of exposure to chemicals?
- headaches
- nausea
- burning skin
- coughing or choking
- pain in diaphragm
- feeling cold or weak
- shortness of breath
- decrease in cognitive function
What are the standard operating procedures for a planned entry?
The manner of entry will depend on the nature of the intelligence on factors such as:
- active or inactive lab
- number and nature of offenders
- lab location
- proximity to persons or property
- type/size of lab
- firearms/weapons/booby traps
What is the minimum level of safety/PPE equipment required when entering a clan lab?
- flame retardation overalls
- chemical and flame resistant coveralls
- boots
- fire resistant gloves
- balaclava
- SRBA
- APRs with air filters
What is the initial action for kids in a clan lab?
O/C of investigation will coordinate:
- removal of CYP from immediate scene
- assigning an officer to look after and monitor the CYP
- provision of age appropriate explanations
- assessment of CYP
- coordinate with OT
- distribute suitable PPE
- photograph CYP
- decontaminate CYP
- prelim with CYP
Emergency power in relation to s103 of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act?
Powers of entry for inspection.
Any officer may at any reasonable time:
- go in on under any premise
- inspect/monitor
- determine the nature of a substance in the premise
- take samples
Emergency power in relation to s135 of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act?
“emergency” means imminent danger to human health and safety, or a danger to the environment or chattels so immediate that action is required
“enforcement officer” includes any member of the police, chief fire officer, or person exercising the powers of a chief fire officer
Emergency power in relation to s136 of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act?
Declaration of an emergency.
Where any enforcement officer has RGTB that there is an emergency, that cannot be declared under another enactment, the enforcement officer can declare a hazardous substance emergency. Notify same was as in S&S Act
Emergency power in relation to s137 of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act?
When an emergency has been declared under s136, an enforcement officer may:
- enter
- exercise powers set out in 103
- direct any person
- destroy any proeprty
- secure the site for up to 24hours
